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Hugh Hartshorne 1685–1742

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh Hartshorne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Aug 1685 · Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Died 7 Aug 1742 · Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Father Richard Hartshorne
Mother Margaret Carr
Spouse Catorn Catharine Tilton
Children Alice Hartshorne, Elizabeth Hartshorne, Margaret Hartshorne, Mary Hartshorne, Robert Hartshorne, Sarah Hartshorne
Siblings Catharine Hartshorne, Katherine Hartshorne, Mary Hartshorne, Mercy Hartshorne, Richard Hartshorne, Robert Hartshorne, Sarah M Hartshorne, Thomas Hartshorne, William Hartshorne

Researchers connected through Hugh Hartshorne 1685–1742

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Biography

The story of Hugh Hartshorne began in 1685 in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States. In 1742, Hugh Hartshorne resided in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States. Hugh Hartshorne married catorn catharine tilton, and had children including alice hartshorne, elizabeth hartshorne, margaret hartshorne, mary hartshorne, robert hartshorne, sarah hartshorne. Hugh Hartshorne passed away in 1742 in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

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    Probate/Wills Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded

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    Probate/Wills New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills

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    Probate/Wills New Jersey, Abstract of Wills

Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Hugh Hartshorne in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1742
Hugh Hartshorne resided here in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Residence
1742
Death of Hugh Hartshorne in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Hartshorne

This ancestor line traces from Bobbing, Kent, England (1460) to Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States (1685) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hugh Hartshorne (1685–1742) was born in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States and died in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Hugh Hartshorne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Hugh Hartshorne PTP
1685–1742
Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hugh Hartshorne's Descendants

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Hugh Hartshorne PTP 1685–1742